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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 804,999.57, 1,207,717.13 and 272,520.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 804,999.57, 1,207,717.13 and 272,520.65 is: 408,854.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    804,999.57 : 1,207,717.13 = 272,520.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    804,999.57/1,207,717.13 = 272,520.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    804,999.57x = 1,207,717.13 × 272,520.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    804,999.57x = 329,127,851,926.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,127,851,926.45/804,999.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,854.69

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